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Friday, January 30, 2015

To start the new year, I have signed up for a small race I have participated in in previous years. The Cupid's Chase is a race done as a charitable fundraiser in multiple locations throughout the country on February 14th. They raise money for people with disabilities.

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

I just finished up a 4 mile run in my new Mizuno Wave Inspire 10. It was my first run in them and my first run in a shoe made by any other company not named Asics. I don't think I have run in a shoe other than Asics in roughly 6-7 years. First, here are a couple links with information, specs, buying locations, etc. on the shoe:http://www.mizunousa.com/running/womens/running-shoes/support/wave-inspire-10http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/MIZ790/mens-mizuno-wave-inspire-10/http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe/mizuno-wave-inspire-10-mensHere is my initial take. The main issue with stability shoes is usually that they are too stiff and that they are heavy. I have always been more concerned with weight rather than stiffness. I like the idea of running in the lightest shoe I can without putting myself in danger of injury. During my first run, I will say that I noticed it is a little stiff, but not as much as my Asics Gel DS Racer. The Gel Ds 9 i currently have is stiffer and I never really felt good in it. I won't say I disliked it, but I wouldn't buy it again. It is tiny bit lighter than the Mizuno, but clearly at a cost. I like they weight so far of the Wave, it is still a fairly light show. Obviously, I only have 4 miles in them, but they are nice so far. I didn't have any hot spots, aches, or anything to be concerned with so far. Finally, I like the price of this shoe as well. After using a coupon code and VIP membership at RoadRunnerSports, they were $59 shipped to my door. In the coming week or so, I will revisit the shoe on here to give an update. Also, in the next day or so, I will write up a post on how to buy the right running sneakers. Whether you are knowledgeable on the subject or not.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Today I turn 41 years old. Yikes! Whatever, I haven't ever really cared about getting old. I think this is because I started running around 32-34 years of age so I have been in better shape since then. I would characterize my low point fitness-wise between the ages of 21-28 sadly. Consequently, I don't have much to bitch about. Over the weekend, and pretty much since I entered the lottery, I have been thinking a lot about the NYC marathon. I really want to run it and to do well doing so. I spoke briefly over text with a friend, Sean Pinney (read about Sean here), this weekend. We shared our hopes of running NYC 2015 together and our woes of weak training lately. As a doctor, he's a bit busy sometimes :) As a cold weather wimp, I haven't fully committed to the training I want to do. But we both enjoy it and Sean has run multiple NYC's.As I ran today, my 6.5-7 miler felt great, exhilarating, and even though inside, satisfying. Consequently, I am going to rely on simply enjoyment of running to make sure I keep up with it. Sean, I am committing and I am using you as my motivation to get to NYC fully trained and to hold me accountable. By the way, Sean doesn't know I am laying this on him, but he's a good sport.